Trenten Foulkrod, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow at SD Family Services. Dr. Foulkrod earned his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in August 2026, with specialized training in forensic psychology and child and adolescent psychology. He also earned a master’s degree and certificate in Developmental Sciences from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, with a focus on developmental psychology. Dr. Foulkrod completed his predoctoral internship at the Washington State Office of Forensic Mental Health Services, where he provided intervention services to children, adolescents, and their families, as well as conducted court-ordered forensic evaluations for both juvenile and adult populations.

His clinical and forensic interests include working with court-involved children and adolescents, conducting court-ordered forensic evaluations, assisting families impacted by adversity, and providing services to individuals and families navigating the legal system. Dr. Foulkrod has experience working with a wide range of populations and presenting concerns across the lifespan. His background includes outpatient treatment with children and adolescents, intervention with justice-involved youth in inpatient settings, court-ordered evaluations with adolescents and adults (including competency to stand trial and fitness to proceed, juvenile transfer evaluations, and assessments of mental state at the time of the offense), and facilitating group therapy across diverse age groups. Dr. Foulkrod’s work is grounded in a strong foundation of empirical research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and culturally responsive practice.